It's that time of year again. Time to get our Market Guides for the new year. I HIGHLY recommend these if you are submitting any type of new works. They cover everything any writer could imagine: Books, fiction and non-fiction, Magazine articles, Devotionals, Short Stories, Greeting Cards, and everything in between. If you have need for addresses, websites, submission guidelines, editorial staff names, or just new ideas of where to submit, then these books are a must. I buy them every year.

There is one for the Christian market, and one for the secular market. Each has different and helpful information. Get the one that best suits you, or get them both!

PTSD is not something that is easy to live with. And, it affects far more people than we realize. When the diagnosis first came out it was originally given to war veterans. But now it has come to encompass far more than that. It's designees include victims of violent crime, traumatic accident survivors, domestic abuse, and severely dysfunctional and manipulative relationships. Sometimes people feel like they are literally coming apart from the inside out.

It's here! My new release called Monster-Sized Faith. A Devotional for Fantasy Lovers.

​This was truly a labor of love.

The immortality of the vampire.

The super-human strength of the werewolf.

The hidden secrets of Mummies, Bigfoot, and Nessie.

Where did these myths and legends come from? And what can we learn about God from them?

Life has many hidden secrets and mysteries. Just like the werewolf is half-man and half-beast, man has both a good side and a dark side we struggle with. How do we know the difference between magic and a miracle? Shapeshifters are not always what they appear to be. How do we know what to believe?Here are 40 Bible-based, Christ-centered devotionals to tame the wilds of our imagination and center these unruly beasts back onto the Great Creator of all things. You can love both God and your imagination. Available now in print, and for ebooks on Nook, Kindle, and Kobo. Coming soon to ibooks.

I didn’t initially realize that until I did some research. The first werewolf survived over 800 years with no food or water, in a state of hibernation (according to Wikia – draw your own judgements here).

They descend from the 5th century and are presumed extinct. They can be killed by others creatures, or humans, but left to themselves, they do not age or die. They have piercing cobalt eyes, and froth at the mouth as though rabid. Upon changing, they grow (morph) into a creature of a much greater size, thereby ripping off all their clothes as they grow. This does not matter because they have their thick fur to cover their bodies. After turning they become truly terrifying creatures, howling at the moon that haunts them, and terrorizing those around them with their aggression.

There is a story in the Bible, of two men. They lived in a place called Gadarenes. They lived in the tombs. Today we would call that a graveyard, but at the time it was a series of caves that people used for burial. These two men had wild eyes, wild unkept hair, and ran around with no clothes on. They howled at the moon, terrorized the locals, and could not be near anyone or anything without destroying it. These were violent men. Everyone in the town was afraid of them. Had the term werewolf been around back then, it is possible these two men would have been labeled as them. However there was another explanation.

Jesus was visiting the area. When He approached them something interesting happened. The demons that had been possessing them became frightened, and spoke. They said:

29 “What do you want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have you come here to torture us before the appointed time?”

The demons acknowledged that Jesus was the Son of God, and that there is an appointed time where they will be held accountable. Interesting. Even the devil knows there will be an end to his antics.

So the demons begged Jesus not to kill them, but to allow them to go into a herd of pigs (about 2,000) and He did. The pigs all went crazy, started running, ran off a cliff, fell into a lake and drowned. The two men were healed. But the townspeople were so afraid of what they had seen they begged Jesus to leave. So He did.

​Nothing else is mentioned about the two men, and how their lives went on after that. Were they reunited with their families? Did they become believers? I sure would.

It wasn’t for money, and it wasn’t for fame. It wasn’t for glory, or for people to know my name. It is between me and God.

I grew up in an era where children were seen and not heard. As one of four children very close in age, it was a struggle to get any personal attention. Sometimes it still feels that way. I felt like no one was listening to me. I was never heard, no matter how hard I tried. I was the independent one. I played by myself, and didn’t really need much, and I guess my parents picked up on that and just let me do my own thing.

As an adult those same feelings come up. I work in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change from minute to minute. I work with a tremendous group of people, but with well over 100 people in the room that I am assigned to, things can get hectic, and often times your voice is not heard.

I was in a relationship with someone who would not listen. I could talk and talk, and he was completely oblivious to the fact that I was even in the same room. He never heard me.

In church one day we did a Spiritual Gifts survey called Network. It was amazing and completely changed my life. In the beginning of the book you are asked to spend time examining yourself and the things that are important to you. There is one question that you have to write down your answer to.

If you could do absolutely anything in the world, and know without a doubt in your heart that you could not fail, what would it be? My answer was simple: Write a book.

It went on from there to share verses like:

“If God is for us, then who can be against us.” Romans 8:31; and

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

When you get to the end, it told you to look back on your answer to that previous question, “If you could do anything…”

Next question: “So what are you waiting for?”

BAM! Right between the eyes. It felt as if someone had actually hit me. I went home that very day and started writing, and I have not stopped. Even through deaths, family trauma and drama, divorce, and heartache. In writing I found my voice. It is my means of communication and the answer to my prayers. People hear me now. I have what I wanted my entire life.

People who listen.

(Click the link below if you are interested in getting this book)

Thanks for dropping by.

~ Lori
Imagine the Impossibilities!

​#BibleComesAlive
#Faith & Fantasy…
Unbelievable Stories with an Undeniable Truth!
See life differently.

So the Bill Nye that we all grew up watching on PBS and the l0vable Science Guy has put his foot in his mouth. After visiting the new Noah's Ark exhibit in Kentucky (after swearing that he would not) his public comments were that he wished it would never open, further stating that it would:​

"indoctrinate children into this extraordinary and outlandish, unscientific point of view."

This is a very closed minded, and decidedly unscientific point of view. In this day and age, we need to not only show tolerance and acceptance of other people's points of view, but show respect for them too. You are a teacher of young children. You are someone we all grew up respecting. It is a shame that feeling does not flow both ways.

If I might ask, what makes you so convinced that you are right?​And if you really believe you are, prove it!

Does God talk to us in our dreams?Yes. Absolutely.How do I know?The Bible says He does.

Pilate's wife (Matthew 27:19): During Jesus’ trial, Pilate’s wife sent an urgent message to the governor encouraging him to free Jesus. Her message was prompted by a dream she had—a nightmare, really—that convinced her that Jesus was innocent and that Pilate should have nothing to do with His case.

Joseph (Matthew 1:20; 2:13): Joseph would have divorced Mary when he found out she was pregnant, but God sent an angel to him in a dream, convincing him that the pregnancy was of God. Joseph went ahead with the marriage. After Jesus was born, God sent two more dreams, one to tell Joseph to take his family to Egypt so Herod could not kill Jesus and another to tell him Herod was dead and that he could return home.

God protects us from others, and sometimes ourselves through our dreams. Have you ever had an idea while you were dreaming, that solved a problem or answered something you were worried about? Have you ever just known something you could not possibly have known, and the knowledge came to you in a dream?

Solomon (1 Kings 3:5): It was in a dream that God gave Solomon the famous offer: "Ask what you wish Me to give you." Solomon chose wisdom.

When our hearts are open and our minds clear, that is when we are open to hear the ‘still small voice’ of the Great God of the Universe. When are we more open than when we are completely relaxed, the world is quiet, and we are at peace. Then just ask God, while you are awake, if what you dreamt was a message from Him, or the product of an active imagination. He will find a way to answer, if you just ask.

Dream It.Wish It.Do It.

Love and Dragons!

~Lori

Faith & Fantasy…Unbelievable Stories with an Undeniable Truth!See life differently.

Many centuries ago, there was another dreamer. His name was Joseph. Being one of his family’s youngest, he was very spoiled by his elderly father. Joseph had eleven brothers, but his father made no secret of the fact that Joseph was his favorite. He used to tell his brothers all about his dreams.

One dream he had was he and his brothers were all binding sheaves of wheat out in the fields. As they would finish one, they would lay it down in the field. Joseph’s sheave rose up on end, and the others all bowed down to his. His brothers became very angry over this. The Bible says they “hated” him. Hate is a very strong word, but goes to show the true nature of the situation.

Another dream he told them of was that the sun, moon, and eleven stars were bowing down to him. They snapped. Joseph was kidnapped, sold into slavery by his own brothers over this, and later thrown into prison on false charges. There, he began to interpret dreams. Word got out to the Pharaoh who was quite distressed about some dreams-nightmares- that he was having. Joseph was called to interpret his dreams, and then given a place of honor in this foreign land because his interpretations turned out to be true. From this position of power and authority, he was able to save tens of thousands of people from starvation, but also his own family - the ones who had hated and sold him as a slave so long ago.

So dream your dreams. Believe in yourself. Listen to God, and follow Him wherever He leads you. There are no accidents with God. He made you who and what you are. He has a purpose and a plan. Do not be discouraged by this life.

Dream It.

Wish It.

Do It.

Genesis 37:5-95 Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. 6 He said to them, “Listen to this dream I had: 7 We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around mine and bowed down to it.”8 His brothers said to him, “Do you intend to reign over us? Will you actually rule us?” And they hated him all the more because of his dream and what he had said.9 Then he had another dream, and he told it to his brothers. “Listen,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.”

Acts 2:17“‘In the last days, God says,I will pour out my Spirit on all people.Your sons and daughters will prophesy,your young men will see visions,your old men will dream dreams.Deuteronomy 1:21“… Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

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Dream It.Wish It.Do It.

Love and Dragons!

~Lori

Faith & Fantasy…Unbelievable Stories with an Undeniable Truth!See life differently.

Do you know about the Artist In Residence Programs at the National Park Systems?

Right now the Headlands Marine Mammal and Nature Conservation Center in San Francisco (right on the bay) is taking applications for the 2016 Artist In Residence Programs. Awarded applicants are given between 2-10 week residencies, fully funded, including meals, to be able to further their art. Here are the specifics:

There is a small fee and an application. Deadline is in June for 2016. I am filling out my application now. This is a really cool opportunity to be able to get away from everyone and everything and WRITE! (or paint, sketch, dance, photograph, whatever your particular art is) and be close to God and his creatures. I spent two weeks there with my kids at their science camps for the students during the summers. It is an amazing place.

I know the other parks do this program too. It would be worth checking into your favorite park. You might just win!

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Today is Palm Sunday, the official beginning of Holy Week. today marks Christ's triumphant entry back into Jerusalem after his short but turbulent 3 year ministry. One day he is hunted, and the next celebrated.

Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith.

Jesus, the author... those words just hit me recently.

I have been told many times over the years that there is not a feeling or an emotion that I have ever felt that God himself has not had. But I have not looked at it as an author before.

Have a good review, and you triumphantly make your way back home again, as Jesus did sitting on the donkey.

Have a bad review, and you are hunted and scorned. Hated by all.

Jesus the author. God, the author of all life.

He gave me this gift of words, and He above all else, knows what it is like to be an author.

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